Amberen - For Hot Flashes

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rellard
rellard Member Posts: 8
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am taking Tamoxifen and of course I have the Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, and weight gain to go along with it. Does anyone know if Amberen can be taken with the Tamoxifen? Because of being ER/PR2 - HER2 Positive the Tamoxifen is a Hormone Blocker - Does the Amberen conflict with the Tamoxifen?

If it doesn't interfere with the Tamoxifen I would be willing to try it.


Thanks!

Rebecca

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  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
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    I don't know but you could
    I don't know but you could call your onc's office and ask. He/she needs to know what you are taking anyway. If they ok it then add it to your medication/herb list next time you go.
  • rellard
    rellard Member Posts: 8
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    Marcia527 said:

    I don't know but you could
    I don't know but you could call your onc's office and ask. He/she needs to know what you are taking anyway. If they ok it then add it to your medication/herb list next time you go.

    hot flashes
    Thanks Marcia,

    I did ask my Dr. yesterday and he wasn't familiar with this and told me to investigate it and let him know what I find out. So that's what I'm doing. What I found on it doesn't say that is has the estrogen in it, so I'm still looking. If anyone has taken this let me know.
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
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    rellard said:

    hot flashes
    Thanks Marcia,

    I did ask my Dr. yesterday and he wasn't familiar with this and told me to investigate it and let him know what I find out. So that's what I'm doing. What I found on it doesn't say that is has the estrogen in it, so I'm still looking. If anyone has taken this let me know.

    Never heard of it
    I would maybe contact the manufacturer and ask for a list of ingredients to give your Oncologist. Is this a Pharmacudical drug or herb? Your pharmacist may have access to check into it for you. CVS pharmacy will usually check anything for you as long as it is produced in the USA. :(-) Pammy
  • Christmas Girl
    Christmas Girl Member Posts: 3,682 Member
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    rellard said:

    hot flashes
    Thanks Marcia,

    I did ask my Dr. yesterday and he wasn't familiar with this and told me to investigate it and let him know what I find out. So that's what I'm doing. What I found on it doesn't say that is has the estrogen in it, so I'm still looking. If anyone has taken this let me know.

    Not heard of this, either...
    Pammy gives good suggestions re: determining the actual ingredients. Whatever it is, and whatever's in it - be sure your med onc approves.
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
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    rellard said:

    hot flashes
    Thanks Marcia,

    I did ask my Dr. yesterday and he wasn't familiar with this and told me to investigate it and let him know what I find out. So that's what I'm doing. What I found on it doesn't say that is has the estrogen in it, so I'm still looking. If anyone has taken this let me know.

    You should get a new doctor
    I have no idea, but, if you asked your doctor, and, he told you to investigate it yourself, I would be shopping for a new doctor for sure!

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